Industrial Once-Refined Soybean Oil from Japan
Soybean oil alkali-washed once for industrial applications like biofuel blending or lubricant base, not bleached or deodorized to keep cost low. Classed in HTS 1507.90.40.20 for once-refined other soy oil. Not intended for direct food use.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
29.1%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Declare end-use as industrial to qualify for potential duty exemptions; avoid food-grade claims
• Test for contaminants like pesticides per EPA standards